Has anyone had an insertable Cardiac Monitor?

Posted by jigglejaws94 @jigglejaws94, Oct 12, 2016

Just curious if anyone else has a Reveal LINQ implant ?? I had one inserted in July of this year to monitor my palpitations. I have had palpitations for years but earlier this year they changed (at least for a while) and I experienced shortness of breath and pain with the palpitations.

I just think this is really cool technology.

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jhenson | @jhenson | May 28 10:26pm

In reply to @regeanna "I had a reveal loop recorder, and I had no events until about a year later...." + (show)

Who is your excellent cardiologist? He is worth his weight in gold.

nancyharrison | @nancyharrison | May 29 11:03am

Couple months ago had a loop monitor inserted in chest. No afib reported yet.

mbixler | @mbixler | Jun 27 3:35pm

Not sure if it’s the same thing, but I had a loop recorder implanted 4 years ago to monitor atrial fibrillation. Had remote monitoring so doctor would be advised if I had issues. It was weird getting a phone call from the monitoring station at 2 AM, asking me if I was aware I was in atrial fibrillation at a rate of 195 bpm, and that I should go to the hospital.

irenenealon | @irenenealon | Jul 3 3:45pm

I had a loop recorder implanted 2 and a half years ago following a Heart Attack and irregular heart rhythms. It has been a wonderful device as it detected SVTs that interrupt my rhythm and cause shortness of breath and angina. Recently, my cardiologist rang me to say runs of SVT were occurring again. My heart rhythm medication has been increased, and I am awaiting an echocardiogram. It has given me peace of mind over the last couple of years to know my ECG was monitored 24/7. The insertion of the ILR was a straightforward procedure. A life-saving device!

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